This place is very humble and perhaps a bit dated, BUT... This was literally the most delicious and authentic Indian food I've EVER had. We ate there on a Saturday for lunch and the buffet was the only option (I guess menu options are available for dinner). That did not matter though once we sampled some of the buffet items. I ended up going back to the buffet just so i could taste more of the delicious options. I would absolutely go back to this place ANY time i have a craving for amazing Indian food. The hostess is an elderly lady who runs the operation. A very dear Indian lady who was extremely friendly and pleasant. Very much a diamond in the rough. read more

We ordered dinner from this restaurant and my whole family was appalled at the lack of quality. Everything we ordered was watery and over salted. Tikka masala was bright neon red. I don't know how it has that color. I've eaten at Indian restaurants around the world and have never seen such an unnatural color for a curry. The chicken korma had a more standard curry color, but was SO salty. As was the tikka masala. Both were watery. Lacking in flavor. The korma was spicy, but not from curry flavors. Seemed like it was just some chili pepper and a ton of salt with a touch of curry spices. The garlic naan was sparse, thin, and bland. The plain rice tasted like it was part of a burnt batch. The raita was also watery. And the mango lassi tasted like water with yellow dye and a splash of mango juice. NOT like the mango yogurt thick deliciousness that a lassi is normally meant to be. We threw the whole meal out. I couldn't even salvage the white rice. It felt like a place that had run out of ingredients and needed to compensate with salt and water. And food dye. I have never had such disappointing Indian food before. What an unfortunate experience. read more

We love this place, we have been twice now it's the best Indian food we have found, we had the buffet and tried everything. We had no leftovers! The service was quick, very friendly and helpful and caring staff. read more

Very quiet on Monday, easy parking. Except for togo orders, ee had the complete attention of the older lady. She was very nice, gave lots of suggestions and engaged in polite conversation. We enjoyed the food. It was unique, like they were family recipes, even down to the rice pudding with its slight hint of cardamon. We will definitely return to explore more of the menu. read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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This place is one of my favorites in Cookeville. There's so many flavorful dishes and in the mornings they have a buffet so you can try all kinds of different foods. Their place is like nothing else. The owner is very friendly and makes sure you're taken care of. read more

India Palace - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Hair in my food...disappointed. Was not great tasting overall. Save yourself a trip....... Would give 0 stars read more

Wow it's a bit rundown as for the location. The food was so delicious got the gobi Manchurian, vegetable Manchurian with naan and a Taj Mahal beer. The service was excellent the owner Narish came out to explain that she can make anything on the menu with vegan modifications. read more

India Palace - Entrance - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Amazing food and service. She fed us like family. We have found our new favorite restaurant in Cookeville! read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

You are treated better here than most of your own family treats you. The food is excellent. The price point is very affordable. The atmosphere is amazing. read more

What a hidden gem. The food was amazing we ordered Palak aloo, black bean soup, papad, naan, Gobi Manchurian and vegetable Manchurian. The service is impeccable the owner mama Narish went through the whole menu with us and told us that she would make whatever we wanted vegan and boy what a surprise she whip up for us. The place feel like home and the staff is very welcoming. I will definitely be back when in the area. read more

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The food was under cooked not seasoned my server took 30 minutes to get my my drink and the restaurant was empty I wonder why with the poor service and quality of the food read more

Good food and service with a peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere. The quality has been consistent for years. read more

The people who work here are super down to earth and the food is spicy, tasty and healthy

Had a meal here with friends and the food was amazing! I usually don't like Indian food as it's too spicy for me,but the spice level was perfect. The best things was a cauliflower dish that I would swear was potato due to taste and appearance. The ambiance was very nice and the woman running the restaurant was very nice. read more

First time having Indian food! It was very good! Not many people when we were there. Only saw three workers, but the older woman who I guess owns the place and cooks was so sweet!!! She came over to our table a few time to check on us from the kitchen. Amazing old woman! Only reason for 4 stars was because the service was somewhat slow. I guess it's was because only the older woman was in the back cooking. Wasn't expecting to see the cloth napkins and glass drink ware, didn't feel like I was dressed up enough but it was all good! Overall good experience. It'd awesome to see more people in there eating and supporting the owner! She deserves it! read more

India Palace - Chicken tiki masala, lamb curry, rice, Chi tea, naan bread. - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

This place is 2 stars at best, I am giving it 3 stars since I got to chat with the owner who is a very nice lady. I went here during lunch and had the buffett, everything was just okay, nothing stood out. I would try other options if you are looking for Indian food in the area. read more

She just talks, is something is not there , she won't say no in the beginning . But she says that once the food is ready and get to the table. read more

This place is hands down AMAZING! We were in town visiting and needed a gluten free dinner option. The owner, Mama Narish, was so wonderful. She made my daughter special dishes, even bringing her Papad when I ordered Naan. She fussed over us like we were family. Yes it's slow but she's back there cooking every dish to order. I had lamb biryani and garlic naan. My daughter had chicken curry. The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned. She made pakora for my daughter and I had samosas. Yum. Truthfully it could have been anything and it would have been wonderful because Mama Narish made it with love. I was sad because people aren't more adventurous and the restaurant was fairly empty, even on a Friday night. She's been there 17 years and obviously loves what she does. Customers hugged her as they came and went. If you like Indian food, this place will not disappoint. And don't be in a hurry. Savor your food and have some conversation while you're waiting. read more

First of all-SOLID Indian food. We've been here a couple times and have been happy each time. We've had a couple different naans, samosas, lamb, and chicken. All were excellent and we were happy to finally get a chance to come back for another go. Secondly- the owner/chef is warm, engaging and above all talented. She cooks with her heart for her guests and it shows. She knows her flavors and ingredients and whips them together into an act of love. The second time we came into order, months after our first time she remembered us! We aren't terribly memorable, your average 40 something's heading over to Cookeville on a date night. While Cookeville was a college town, it's also filled with plenty of Middle Ages folks and retirees, so we really shouldn't stand out. The impression I got really was one of genuine caring and passion for her guests. We aren't just customers to this amazing owner, mother, and woman. We are guests, and she is looking to make us happy. read more

What a great place to go to. It's really homey and the owner makes you feel like family. I have always been extremely happy when I eat there. The prices are great, the food is great. The people are great. There is not one bad thing I can say about this authentic Indian restaurant. I do suggest that you try it out, I think you will surely be pleased. read more

Worse Indian Resturant ever A lot of food color and a lot of sour taest over all bad food I would not recommend to any one west of money read more

India Palace - Chicken tikka masala only food color raw onion gravy and extra sour - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

First time at this establishment and the vegetarian options on the buffet are reasonable and tasty! This place is very laid back and the older lady that I assume owns the place was very nice and hospitable! Seems as if I had the whole place by myself, which was nice! The place was very clean and neat and I always love the decor of Indian restaurants and this one was beautifully decorated! I made an excellent choice for lunch! read more

India Palace - Plate of various vegetable items on the buffet. - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

The lady working there is super nice it's a little slow because it's only her but the food is incredible just loved it !

I've been coming to this lovely establishment since I was very young, I love this place so very much! it's so authentic and lovely. if your thinking about having a meal at the India palace then do it for sure! it's very affordable and definitely well worth your money. I will always love this wonderful place and the staff! read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Awful food, filthy restaurant. Weird super bright red food coloring in my chicken dish. The meat was a strange texture. Felt like I was eating a stop sign. Avoid this place. read more

I have ordered delivery through outside sources several times and I have never been disappointed. The food is amazing, simply put. I have tried the other Indian restaurant in. Town and that food is subpar compared to Indian palace. Just the right amount of spice, tender chunks of meat, fresh naan, the list goes on. I recommend this place to everyone! I can't imagine getting bad for here. read more

PLEASE CLOSE!! I'm sorry but if this is the best you can do I would consider closing. First off the food is bland at best. All meat, which today was just chicken legs in a watery red sauce, was over cooked. Veggie pakora was dry. Tikki masala was a runny pink mess with the chicken over cooked. All of the vegetable dishes were an over cooked/mushy watered down mess. It also seems that someone there has been practicing with extensive amounts of food coloring, now they have graduated to a college level skill set This review was based off of the daily lunch buffet. We considered ordering off the menu but if this is how they do the buffet, then the menu items would be the same. Truthfully paying for the meal was a slap in our face, but we did and left.. read more

Mediocre food at best served at unappetizing prices. Went there for a weekday buffet. Saw the regular indian staples there and expected to have a good meal. We were disappointed to find the taste to be distant from the usual. Service was nice and pleasant though. read more

This truly is a hidden gem. Our group of 5 stumbled upon this humble establishment with the help of yelp. At first, things didn't look well as we sat around 10-15 without even seeing anyone who worked at the restaurant. Finally we just helped ourselves to some drinks and I went back to the kitchen to see only a husband and wife working. That explained everything. The smell emanating from that kitchen made me decide that we should wait and be patient. It was going to be worth it. Well we were not in a hurry and enjoyed our own company although it was around 1.5 hours for the food. My advice- order ahead. We ordered shahi lamb, Kadai lamb, lentil beans in a sauce I can't remember, baigan barta ( excuse my spelling) and for a first tandoori swordfish. And there was also a delicious lentil soup and very fine naan that had just the right amount of crispness. Everything was excellent and all the flavored had distinction and depth. I'm not an Indian food connoisseur but I did find the swordfish a little dry and the tandoori sauce in the sweet side. But I truly enjoyed everything. Don't know when I will ever be back to Cookeville but I will certainly be back here if I ever return. read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

I like this place. Ok... I kinda have to as its the only Indian restaurant that I know in Cookeville. The food is good and its a decent price for the food. I went on a sunday evening and there were not many people there. Its kinda tucked away on 1st street. The family that owns this place is very friendly as other reviewers have mentioned. The service is pretty quick. Being Indian I am very picky about Indian restaurants but I was very pleased with this.I have not tried the buffet and so I do not know how it is. I will update my review once I do that. As a date place I think this would be great. The atmosphere is very mellow with indian music playing in the background. But as you know Indian restaurants are not places to go smoochy smoochy. So you need to get your groove on some place else. read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Excellent! If you like Indian food I strongly recommending trying this place. I have eaten at many, many Indian restaurants and this place now rates as one of my favorites. We had the chicken coco, chicken garlic, veg pakora, and garlic naan. Service was very personable and we felt like we more in someone's home than a business. read more

India Palace - Chicken coco, chicken garlic, some kind of black bean dish, and garlic naan. It was all awesome! - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Great people, great food, one if the best restaurants I have been, I truly enjoyed my food (I got the paneer masala) it was delicious, if you are within 30 minutes of this place come here, it is a family owned business and I got here 30 minutes before closing they didn't kick us out or anything, get the samosas they are delicious, the owners son was hanging out waiting for us to leave to help his mom cleanup, the owners daughter brought us drinks, 10/10 read more

I am a lover of Indian food, especially buffets. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Not only the food is delicious but the owner makes you feel like one of the family. It is located on a side street in old downtown but is convenient to the university and medical services area. Just check it out. I went there passing through Cookeville and was glad I did. read more

We loved our dinner here! The owner was so kind and sweet! We ordered the veggie samosas and veggie pakoras- they were perfectly crispy with great flavor. She added another samosa for the extra person in our group! After that we had garlic naan (she made herself) with saag paneer, lamb kadai and another bbq lamb dish with tomato sauce (#73!)- they were delicious!!! We live in Nashville and will be driving back for more of this great home-style cooking as soon as we can. Thanks for a great dinner! read more

Tried the India Palace last week, and it was amazing! Excellent food, fabulous service, and the owners are truly friendly and personable. Will definitely be back! read more

We ate there in Jan 2020. Against our better judgment we decided to try eating here. Poor quality food, poor service and very dirty and outdated building. The bathroom were also very dirty. Many of the items offered on the menu were not available also. The rice was ok. I have no idea how this place stays in business. I've eaten Indian food all over the country, and this place is by far the worst. read more

Stopped by this place mid week. The owner served us, she was super friendly and helpful with the menu. I ordered chicken curry and my husband got the chicken Marsala. The food was so yummy and honestly way more than we could eat. Could have easily shared an entree. I will define make this a repeat place. Only negative is the times need to be updated. It's not open on Sunday. read more

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The mango lassi here is phenomenal. If you get nothing else, get the mango lassi. It's such a deep orange color... they use a ton more mango than most Indian places and I love, love, love it. The owner and his wife are very friendly. Our meal kind of took forever to cook... almost an hour before our food came out and we were there on a quiet Monday night. Having said that, everything was really great. I have no complaints... We ordered mostly vegetarian dishes and they were really delicious. Ordered two baskets of naan and went home with most of it because the naan baskets are very generous. Very relaxed atmosphere... mellow Indian music and the air smells a little like incense. Bottom line: great place for Indian food in Cookeville. read more

We went here for our first visit this last weekend. We have eaten at a lot of Indian places over the year and have never been a fan of buffet served Indian food. That being said we were quite happy with our meals and tasted most of the items on the line. The owners were wonderful and we do plan future visits to this business. Thanks for a wonderful meal read more

It's nice to have the variety of another ethnic restaurant here in Cookeville, but I don't think this place is that special. It's kind of like Indian cafeteria food. We've had very inconsistent service. Our family has some dietary restrictions, and on more than one occasion our server was not able to communicate with us regarding the ingredients in a dish. Yes, the owners are friendly, which involved having one of their kids/grand-kids basically become a part of our dinner group on one occasion. read more